Washington State University, Kitsap County Extension

            Shellfish Partners-Pierce County

            Pierce Conservation District

            Harbor WildWatch

            Department of Ecology - State of Washington

(See attached flyer) Weeds! The Bane of Your Existence... How Weeds Work and Why that Matters When: Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: Gig Harbor Civic Center, 3510 Grandview St., Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Who: Adults Cost: Free Registration is recommended as space is limited. Please contact Renee Johnson at kgicourses@gmail.com or call the WSU Extension Office at (360) 377-7157 Ext 3244. People may think that weeds are a pain, but they may not realize that weeds are part of a much bigger story. In this class, residents will learn how to better manage these pesky plants by understanding invasive species from an ecological standpoint. According to local plant expert and guest speaker, Clay Antieau, "Successful weed management in natural ecosystems is usually not about managing individual species, but rather managing characteristics essential to ecosystem integrity." Clay Antieau is a botanist, horticulturist, and environmental scientist who works for Seattle Public Utilities. Brought to you by: Washington State University, Kitsap County Extension Shellfish Partners-Pierce County Pierce Conservation District Harbor WildWatch Funded by a grant from: Department of Ecology - State of Washington